Okay, I’m having trouble writing a first sentence to this post that expresses the right amount of excitement about these two prizes. Read on and you’ll see what I mean. Both prizes are run by Future Leaders, an initiative about bringing new educational, political, and creative writing into the publishing world. They put on a … Continue reading
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Hologram
Been published in a few lit journals but not sure how to make that great leap into book publishing? Hologram is a new project being run by Express Media (those guys who handle Voiceworks, oh how we love Voiceworks!) whose aim is to do just that: bring your manuscript into the world in a proper … Continue reading
Flavorwire Short Fiction Contest 2013
Ahh, Flavorwire: responsible for much amusement, insight, and plenty of quirky little lists that keep me clicking on their posts. But it was their post announcing their first ever short fiction contest that got my little Kyra-ears pricked up and got me writing this. First place prize? $500. A nice little addition to your bank balance, … Continue reading
Monash Undergraduate Prize 2013
I’m super excited about this one because it’s such a great prize and I know for a fact that is completely achievable (two people in my creative writing class having been shortlisted last year – go them!). This is my last year as an undergraduate, so I guess I’d better work out what I’m writing … Continue reading
Nicole Blizzard Short Story Contest 2013
If you’re a proud Alaskan woman who writes short stories on the side, let me hear you roar! By which I mean: RAW, the Radical Arts for Women, are holding the Nicole Blizzard Short Story Contest and you should submit something grand. Nicole Blizzard was an Alaskan writer and advocate for LGBT literature. You don’t need … Continue reading
Tincture Journal
Tincture are a literary journal currently looking for submissions for their first issue. This Aussie e-publication are taking on all writers, all genres and any word length – I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m keen to see the first issue out in the world! Supporting journals is really important to keep our writing … Continue reading
Stories Space ‘Darkness and Light’ Comp
Whether you’ve been welcomed to the dark side or are bathing in heavenly light, this competition from Stories Space might be just what you’re looking for. Working with the theme ‘Darkness and Light’ your mission is to write a story (or a bunch of stories) and submit to Stories Space in the hope of winning … Continue reading
The 5 Page Pitch
Blemish Books, an independent publisher out of Canberra, are looking for manuscript submissions. For the month of February 2013, they’re holding The 5 Page Pitch, where you can peddle your novel and, with any luck, get picked for publication. They’re not looking for any particular genre or style, just exciting writing. If that sounds like … Continue reading
Nelson Algren Short Story Award
I love seeing competitions for short stories. It’s such a technical form of creative writing, and so much harder than a lot of people think. So when I saw that the Nelson Algren Short Story Award was open, I got a little bit excited. It’s a shame I’m geographically excluded from this one, but I’m … Continue reading
‘Just Back’ Travel Writing Comp
I’ve never written for travel before, probably because I’ve never been anywhere spectacular. If you’ve been somewhere spectacular and you’re itching to write about it, check out this weekly competition run by The Telegraph. Each week one wandering writer’s work is featured on ‘Just Back’ and receives £200 (or any other currency, if you’re eligible). … Continue reading
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